Employee Procedures

Have a need to operate a vehicle for use in connection with College business, and hold a valid US or Canadian driver's license.

Complete an Employee Driver Application form available on this website. The form must be printed before completing.

Department head or supervisor must also sign the application form.

The application, along with a copy of the employee's driver's license, must be delivered or sent to P&TS, HB 6111, for a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

As of August 1, 2004, all employees applying for approved driver status must complete an on-line Defensive Driver course administered by P&TS.

Upon successful completion of the Defensive Driver course, the employee's name will be added to the Approved Drivers Listing.

It is expected that all approved College drivers will comply with local and state requirements, as well as the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy (located in each College vehicle).

Once the above criteria has been met, employees having the need to operate a VAN (defined as a Sprinter Van – 10 occupants or an E350 Van - 12 occupants) need to call P&TS at (603) 646-9876 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or e-mail Driver Safety to schedule a road test time. There is a $10.00 charge. When calling to schedule a road test please submit a chart string.

To become MICROBUS certified call P&TS at (603) 646-9876 or e-mail Driver Safety to schedule a road test time. There is a $20.00 charge, please submit a chart string when scheduling the road test. 24-hour notice is required if you need to cancel please call (603) 646-9876. PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL. The charge may be imposed if you do not cancel.

For Employees hired to drive vehicles with the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) + 10,001 LBS must be D.O.T Certified every two years. You may make an appointment at College Health Services at Dick’s House for re-certification, call 603-640-9401 The Employee DOT physical form can be found at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~health/services/employee/occ-phys.html.